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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.19, 23,626.03 and 14,054.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.19, 23,626.03 and 14,054.43 is: 21,019.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.19 : 23,626.03 = 14,054.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.19/23,626.03 = 14,054.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.19x = 23,626.03 × 14,054.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.19x = 332,050,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,050,384.81/15,797.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.59

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